04.11.2026 17:13
In an operation against historical artifact smuggling in Sivas, a depiction of Saint Mor Gabriel painted on leather was seized at an address in the city center, and 1 suspect was detained. Legal proceedings were initiated against the suspect on charges of violating the Law on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage.
In the historical artifact smuggling operation organized in Sivas, a depiction of Saint Mor Gabriel painted on leather was seized, and 1 suspect was detained.
ACTION TAKEN FOLLOWING A TIP-OFF
According to a statement from the Governor's Office, teams of the Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch Directorate carried out work within the scope of combating historical artifact smuggling crimes under the coordination of the Sivas Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. In this context, a search was conducted at the address based on information received that a person in the city center was in possession of a painting of historical artifact nature.
SAINT MOR GABRIEL DEPICTION FOUND
During the search, a depiction of Saint Mor Gabriel, one of the spiritual leaders of the Syriac Orthodox Church, painted on leather, was seized.
Legal proceedings were carried out against the detained suspect for the crime of opposing the Law on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets.